Pay nothing until a live ESD agent is on the phone with you.
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$19.99 is charged only once a live ESD agent is on the phone with you.
Using Claimyr will:
- Connect you to a human agent at the ESD
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- Give you free callbacks if the ESD drops your call
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- DO post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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Final tip for everyone - keep all your documentation organized. Pay stubs, separation paperwork, correspondence from Washington ESD. If they ever audit your claim or you need to appeal something, you'll need all of it.
Good advice. I've been keeping everything in a folder but should probably scan it all too.
Definitely scan or take photos. Digital copies are easier to submit if they request documentation online.
This thread has been super helpful! I was worried about the whole process but it seems more straightforward than I thought. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences.
Agreed! I feel much more confident about my claim now. This community is great.
Happy to help. We've all been through the unemployment process and know how stressful it can be. Good luck with your claim!
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UPDATE: I was finally able to certify about an hour ago. Looks like whatever was wrong with the system got fixed. Try again if you're still having issues!
Thank you! I'll try right now.
Just tried and it worked for me too. Crisis averted!
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The job search requirements are actually pretty flexible. You can count things like updating your resume, attending virtual job fairs, or even researching companies as job search activities.
Yes, keep a detailed log with dates, company names, and what you did. Washington ESD can audit your job search activities at any time.
WorkSourceWA has a built-in job search tracking tool that makes this easier. You can log activities right in their system.
If you run into problems or have questions after filing, don't hesitate to call for help. I know the phone lines are busy, but that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier really does work. Got me through to a real person in minutes instead of hours.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about starting the application now.
Good luck! The process seems overwhelming at first but it's really not that bad once you get started. Don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions.
Michael Green
Update us after your hearing! I'm dealing with a similar situation and would love to hear how it goes. There's not enough information out there about what these hearings are actually like.
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ApolloJackson
•I definitely will. Thanks everyone for all the advice - feeling much more prepared now.
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Mateo Silva
•Yes please update! This thread has been super helpful for understanding the appeal process.
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Victoria Jones
Used Claimyr myself when I needed to speak with Washington ESD about my hearing date getting rescheduled. Their service at claimyr.com really does work - got connected within minutes instead of spending days trying to get through. Worth checking out if you need to talk to someone at ESD about your case.
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ApolloJackson
•I might need to use that if I have questions before my hearing date.
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Victoria Jones
•The peace of mind of actually being able to reach someone at Washington ESD is huge when you're dealing with an appeal.
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